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UAV Gets Flying Papers.

Authors :
Hutchinson, Harry
Source :
Mechanical Engineering; Nov2005, Vol. 127 Issue 11, p10-167, 1/4p
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

This article reports that the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued the first air-worthiness certificate for a commercial unpiloted aerial vehicle (UAV). The FAA and the developer, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., see the certification bringing unpiloted aircraft one step closer to commercial use. The UAV, called the Altair, is a version of the military Predator B unmanned craft. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., the developer, said that it designed the aircraft in partnership with the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration for scientific and commercial research missions that require high-altitude endurance. The Altair has an 86-foot wingspan and 3,000-pound fuel capacity.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00256501
Volume :
127
Issue :
11
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Mechanical Engineering
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
18790609